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Smoke Unit Operation and Care
Drop about 10 to 20 drops of smoke
fluid into the top of the smokestack.
If over-filled, the smoke generator
will not work. Turn the loco upside
down to drain out excess smoke fluid.
Never insert any object down into the
smokestack. The heating element in the
center of the stack is delicate and easily
broken by foreign objects. Use only
PIKO smoke fluid to preserve the life of
the smoke generator. There is no harm
in leaving smoke fluid in the smoke
generator or in letting the the loco run
without fluid in the smoke generator.
Technical Data
Power Supply
The model should only be operated
on a pure, filtered DC power supply of
0 to 24 volts, with a capacity of 2 - 5
Amp and a fast-acting fuse or circuit
breaker to protect against short circuits.
Do not use a power supply which is not
in safe and perfect working condition.
(See “Digital Decoder” instruction for
operation on digital power.)
Drive System
The model contains 2 high capacity
motors, that are connected through
robust gearing to 4 axles.
Lighting
The model is equipped with an
automatic directional headlight, using
white LEDs for a realistic appearance.
The “front” lights are illuminated
according to the travel direction.
Precautions and Recommendations
Minimum Radius
The locomotive can run on tracks with
a radius of 600 mm (23.62“). Due to
the design a minimum radius of 920
mm (36.28“) is recommended. Natural-
ly, extended operation on small radius
curves leads to greatly increased wear
of the locomotive and track.
Analog version
Digital Decoder
The analog model is prepared at
the factory for use with the PIKO
SmartDecoder XP 5.1 Art. No. #36500.
After plugging in the decoder, the
locomotive can be used on both digital
and analog layouts.
Sounddecoder
The analog model is factory prepared for
the installation of the PIKO SmartDecoder
XP 5.1 Sound #36521 with original
sound. The PIKO SmartDecoder XP 5.1
Sound #36521 comes with a full range
speaker with waterproof membrane. After
installation of the PIKO SmartDecoder XP
5.1, the locomotive can be used with all its
digital functions on digital layouts. When
used on analog layouts, only the driving
noise of the locomotive is reproduced.
Digital sound version
The digital sound version got all features
since leaving the factory.
#35268 Track switch magnet
In the locomotive there is a sensor (reed
contact),which reacts to every track
switching magnet #35268 and triggers
either whistle or bell.
Maintenance
Lubrication
After each 25 hours of operation, and
after any long periods of storage, please
lubricate the locomotive‘s gears with a
sparing amount of plastic-compatible,
non-hardening grease (e. g. Lubricating
Grease PIKO no. # 36216).
Cleaning
If cleaning is necessary, use only a mild
cleaning agent (such as soap and water)
and gentle action with a soft non-
abrasive cloth or brush. Never immerse
the loco in liquid or “flood” any internal
parts!
Normal Wear Items
Electrical pick-up shoes, wheel wipers
and traction tires will wear with use and
should be replaced as needed.
Please Note! Damage to Carpets and
Other Surfaces: Normal operation
of the locomotive causes wear of
mechanical parts (wheels, electrical
pickups etc.). This produces carbonized
dust, grease and oil, which can
permanently stain carpets, wood
floors and other materials. It is the
user’s responsibility to take proper
precautions against this damage.
Wipe any grease or oil from the
track rails with a clean soft cloth.
PIKO Spielwaren GmbH, as well as
its representatives, distributors and
retailers, assume no liability for any
such damage.
Please Note!
Important Safety Precautions
• Check the power supply regularly
for any damage or problems.
• Do not use a malfunctioning or
damaged power supply!
• This model must only be operated
with one power source per circuit!
•
This product is not a toy, not suitable
for personnel under 14 years of age.
This product has small parts, sharp
parts, and moving parts.
• This model must only be operated
with a safety-assured power supply
with the
identification!
• The power supply is not a toy!
• Disconnect the model from the
power supply before cleaning or
servicing!
• Do not insert the track power
connecting wires into household
“mains” voltage outlets.
